North America

Sweet 60 2019: Top Candy Companies in North America

Changing leadership a theme in the confectionery industry this year.

Carla Zanetos Scully

June 28, 2019

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This seems to be the year of changing leadership.

Ruby chocolate is now available in the U.S. and Canada

North American rollout follows six-month soft launch with select artisans, chocolatiers.

Alyse Thompson

May 14, 2019

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North America’s wait for Ruby chocolate is over. Following a six-month soft launch with select artisans and chocolatiers, Barry Callebaut Group is making the pink chocolate available to creators in the U.S. and Canada.

North American confectionery market projected to reach $58B by 2023

ResearchAndMarkets.com report shows chocolate is propelling demand for candy.

Crystal Lindell

August 8, 2018

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The North American confectionery market is expected to reach $58 billion by 2023. That’s according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com.

Sweet 60 2018: Top Candy Companies in North America

Leaner, bigger companies part of the mix

Carla Zanetos Scully

June 26, 2018

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Consolidating production to sweeten the bottom line is the name of the game for a couple of North American candy makers.

2017 Sweet 60: The top companies in North America

The North American Sweet 60 is a subset of the Global Top 100 list. In order to qualify for the listing, companies have to be based in North America.

Carla Zanetos Scully

June 22, 2017

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And the changes keep on coming. It looks like 2017 is giong to be much like 2016 with more candy companies under new or changed management

Mars Chocolate to invest $70 million in U.S. supply chain

Newest investment builds on $1 billion set aside for manufacturing investment.

Alyse Thompson

June 14, 2017

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Mars Chocolate North America plans to invest $70 million in its U.S. supply chain, illustrating a commitment to American manufacturing and innovation.